2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine problems
72 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
I am reporting a very serious, disturbing, shocking and tragic accident on 9/12/2015 on randall road in elgin, il USA at 2:35 pm just after big timber road signal.my southbound 2006 mercedes benz e350 car was hit by the high speed out of control northbound 2014 toyota corolla, which had crossed/swerved the center line and resulted in a head on collision/crash.....updated 10-27-15
Fuel pump leaking fumes (and fuel?). While parked and preparing to come home the fuel pump failed and the car refused to start. It will not be repaired unless it is under the extended warranty. I am trying to learn if it will be covered under a extended warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
- Fuel system 224 complaints
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints